For 27 Arkansas 4-year Colleges, the average faculty salary is $58,789 in 2025. By academic rank,
- The average professor salary is $79,670 at Arkansas 4-year Colleges.
- The average associate professor salary is $69,806 at Arkansas 4-year Colleges.
- The average assistant professor salary is $61,398 at Arkansas 4-year Colleges.
- The average instructor salary is $46,671 at Arkansas 4-year Colleges.
- The average lecturer salary is $54,217 at Arkansas 4-year Colleges.
- The average salary of faculty without academic rank is $71,833 at Arkansas 4-year Colleges.
Arkansas 4-year Colleges Faculty Salary Comparison Table
The following table compares faculty salaries at Arkansas 4-year Colleges by academic rank. You can filter the table to compare specific type of colleges of your choice.
| School Name | All Rank Average | Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor | Instructor | Lecturer | No Academic Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas at Little RockLittle Rock, AR | $75,216 | $93,136 | $75,306 | $72,033 | $51,612 | - | - |
| University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesLittle Rock, AR | $77,153 | $165,253 | $98,956 | $75,469 | $68,157 | - | $75,548 |
| Arkansas Baptist CollegeLittle Rock, AR | $45,565 | - | $49,650 | $45,245 | $45,000 | - | - |
| Lyon CollegeBatesville, AR | $57,028 | $65,315 | $58,342 | $53,388 | $40,500 | - | - |
| University of ArkansasFayetteville, AR | $95,881 | $143,695 | $101,703 | $85,722 | $53,623 | $53,889 | - |
| University of Arkansas at Pine BluffPine Bluff, AR | $55,759 | $65,912 | $62,421 | $57,083 | $46,936 | - | - |
| Arkansas State UniversityJonesboro, AR | $68,362 | $89,314 | $77,723 | $64,701 | $48,045 | $70,000 | $111,584 |
| Arkansas Tech UniversityRussellville, AR | $63,497 | $80,623 | $67,436 | $62,340 | $50,448 | - | $46,282 |
| University of Arkansas at MonticelloMonticello, AR | $54,797 | $71,721 | $58,106 | $55,689 | $47,277 | - | - |
| University of Central ArkansasConway, AR | $67,298 | $83,762 | $73,002 | $66,905 | $58,718 | $53,610 | $47,775 |
| Central Baptist CollegeConway, AR | $49,711 | $54,475 | $53,910 | $44,008 | - | - | - |
| Crowley's Ridge CollegeParagould, AR | $55,218 | - | $60,347 | $53,508 | - | - | - |
| Harding UniversitySearcy, AR | $71,736 | $81,119 | $72,067 | $66,102 | $58,897 | $41,742 | - |
| Henderson State UniversityArkadelphia, AR | $57,874 | $65,362 | $68,515 | $60,551 | $39,424 | - | - |
| Hendrix CollegeConway, AR | $73,666 | $81,292 | $69,305 | $62,277 | $54,767 | - | - |
| John Brown UniversitySiloam Springs, AR | $67,042 | $76,103 | $66,912 | $60,755 | $51,889 | - | - |
| Ouachita Baptist UniversityArkadelphia, AR | $69,393 | $77,291 | $75,779 | $61,831 | $57,246 | $51,845 | - |
| University of the OzarksClarksville, AR | $56,080 | $63,804 | $58,044 | $56,281 | $40,837 | - | $53,601 |
| Philander Smith UniversityLittle Rock, AR | $65,156 | $66,834 | $68,852 | $60,982 | $51,627 | - | $109,164 |
| Williams Baptist UniversityWalnut Ridge, AR | $50,131 | $58,731 | $55,335 | $49,209 | $40,082 | - | - |
| Southern Arkansas University Main CampusMagnolia, AR | $67,147 | $88,428 | $68,240 | $66,989 | $50,146 | - | - |
| University of Arkansas-Fort SmithFort Smith, AR | $65,787 | $78,697 | $71,832 | $61,421 | $58,320 | - | - |
| University of Arkansas GranthamLIttle Rock, AR | $55,272 | - | - | - | $37,250 | - | $58,877 |
| Ecclesia CollegeSpringdale, AR | $11,976 | - | - | - | $11,976 | - | - |
| Arkansas Colleges of Health EducationFort Smith, AR | $77,697 | - | $93,750 | $69,670 | - | - | - |
| Champion Christian CollegeHot Springs, AR | $22,200 | $22,200 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Jackson Theological SeminaryNorth Little Rock, AR | $10,650 | - | - | - | $10,650 | - | - |
Highest Faculty Salary in Arkansas
- University of Arkansas $95,881
- Arkansas Colleges of Health Education $77,697
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences $77,153
- Baptist Health College Little Rock $76,589
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock $75,216
- Hendrix College $73,666
- Harding University $71,736
- Ouachita Baptist University $69,393
- Jefferson Regional School of Nursing $68,924
- Arkansas State University $68,362